Macau Peninsula
Shopping is a key element of central city life. St. Dominic's Market fills the alleyways off the Senate Square. Other roads leading off the square are full of shops selling everything from factory overruns to the latest designer gear. Gold shops by the dozen line the main thoroughfare running between the square and the Leal Senado. Overlooking the busy town center from their hillside perches are the historic Monte Fort and the ever-impressive Ruinas de Sao Paulo, both Portugal's calling cards. The Museum of Macau, located within the fort enclosure, is great for some more of that essential Macanese history. Sandwiched between the Ruinas de Sao Paulo and the inner harbor are streets teeming with furniture shops selling Chinese antiques and reproductions, and enticing visitors from all over with made-to-order services and bargain prices. Almost hidden in the shadow of the imposing hillside ruins are Santo Antonio Church and the nearby Old Protestant Cemetery, which is the final resting place of many a famous soul. Right next door are the peaceful Cameos Gardens. Further over towards Guia Hill is the Catholic cemetery of St. Michael and St. Lazarus Church. Also in the area are the quirky Lou Lim Ioc Garden, with its moat-bound Chinese mansion, and the beautifully restored Sun Yat Sen Memorial House. Guia Hill is by far the largest of the seven Macau hills, and they are just hills! There is a tiny cable car system that runs from the picturesque Flora Gardens right up to the top of the hill, where the Guia Fort, Lighthouse and Chapel provide protection, light and guidance. Further to the north, Kun Iam Temple is set in terraced gardens, while the nearby Mong Ha Fort is surrounded by a park. The Canidrome, albeit green, is not quite so restful due to frenetic night races. Although the northern part of the peninsula is mainly residential, it does merit a mention. Home to the infamous Barrier Gate, once the besieged border crossing between capitalist Macau and communist China, the area boasts its own recreational area, Sun Yat Sen Park.Nightlife
Attractions
St. Joseph's Seminary and Church
Gold Shops on Avenida Almeida Ribeiro
Barrier Gate (Portas do Cerco)
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